The Lifeline Blog

After a year of living under COVID restrictions, we’ve learned some new things and had other lessons reinforced. Here’s our look at key takeaways from 2020 for family caregivers and seniors. Lesson 1: Adopt Different Ways to Communicate & Socialize For most of us, the biggest lesson from year one of the pandemic was learning Read more >>

Read our Tax advice & Tips for Family Caregivers. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

The best way to avoid a nasty surprise on the amount owed for tax return – or a terse letter from the IRS– is to do a rough tax projection. This process produces an estimate of what is owed so you can make smart decisions about cash flow and take steps to qualify for more Read more >>

Tax Preparation Tips for Seniors & Family Caregivers. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Wondering if it’s worth claiming medical expenses for equipment on your taxes? The answer is yes! Researching deductions for medical equipment used by yourself, your spouse or another person in your care is worth the effort because you may be able to reduce your tax bill. The IRS allows taxpayers who itemize to potentially deduct Read more >>

For many, the holidays are a time of joy, togetherness, and indulgence in delicious treats. However, for seniors managing diabetes, the festivities can bring about unique challenges, especially during Easter when sugary delights are abundant. While it might seem like a daunting task to maintain a balanced diet, it’s entirely possible to enjoy the holiday Read more >>

Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers: Deductions and Credits. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

That constellation of physical, mental and emotional stress you’re feeling as a family caregiver, has a name: Caregiver Stress Syndrome (CSS). A syndrome is a set of symptoms that consistently manifest together. CSS is characterized by these symptoms: Isolation Licensed marriage and family therapist Colleen Mullen, PsyD, LMFT, of San Diego describes this as “withdrawing Read more >>

Are you a senior considering getting a pet? If so, you are likely on the road to better health, as there are many benefits to seniors owning pets. Benefits of Pets Companionship Some of these benefits are more obvious than others. Seniors owning pets have a constant companion and are therefore less likely to experience Read more >>

As the New Year approaches once again, it may often bring a feeling of optimism, which is much needed given this challenging time. That’s a welcoming gift, especially for those of us caring for the elderly. To help maximize this optimism, we have gathered 13 New Year’s resolutions geared specifically toward caregivers. New Year’s Resolutions Read more >>